September 14, 2026
24 articles published on this date
Govt. bars bank charges on payments up to ₹2,000 via UPI, RuPay-powered debit cards
The Central Government notified changes under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, barring banks and payment system providers from levying any...
India’s Russian crude imports set to fall in September amid tighter supply, Iraq a key alternative
India's imports of Russian crude oil fell to about 1.42 million barrels per day (mbpd) in the first 14 days of September 2026, roughly 30% lower than the...
India beats a hasty retreat from a crucial market reform
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had directed stock exchanges to determine the end-of-day closing price of roughly 200 derivative-linked...
China is now ready to address trade concerns with India
The Union Commerce and Industry Minister held talks with China's Commerce Minister on bilateral economic and trade relations. The discussions followed an...
Banks cannot impose charges on UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000, govt says
The Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance notified that no bank or payment system provider may impose any direct or indirect charge...
New Delhi summit boosts India-EAEU FTA negotiations
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) held discussions in New Delhi to fast-track negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the...
DBT transfers reach Rs 2.08 lakh crore
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payouts across roughly 320 central welfare schemes and subsidies have reached Rs 2.08 lakh crore so far in the current...
SBI Research, IDFC First expect rate hike in October as crude prices climb: Higher oil prices & inflation raise likelihood of policy tightening
Economists now expect the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise the policy repo rate at its early-October 2026 review, reversing...
JDU to meet Amit Shah on UCC; Chirag Paswan seeks stakeholder views
Coalition partners within the Union government have sought consultations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), urging that the process include wider stakeholder...
BRICS 2026: Key takeaways from the New Delhi Declaration
The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12–13 September 2026 under India's 2026 chairship, with the theme 'Building for Resilience...
India’s eco-sensitive zones: Notified, filed, and forgotten
A recent report examined the implementation gap in India's Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) — buffer areas around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries —...
India, China agree to 'properly address' economic and trade concerns in a balanced manner
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi (September 12-13, 2026), the leaders of India and China held bilateral talks and reportedly...
Himalayas nearing tipping point: Glacier loss puts India at risk
A recent assessment finds Himalayan glaciers are losing mass faster than a decade ago, pushing the Hindu Kush-Himalaya (HKH) region toward a hydrological...
Terror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
India's counter-terrorism posture has evolved over the past decade from a policy of 'strategic restraint' (absorbing cross-border terror attacks without...
WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in Aug on costlier food, fuel, manufactured items
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 9.92% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 9.78% in July 2026. The reading is the second-highest recorded so...
India gains wider EU steel access, but carbon levy remains
Under the concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement, India has secured an additional preferential tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of 694,853 tonnes of steel per year...
India has found microplastics everywhere. So why are we still unsure how to regulate them?
Studies across India have detected microplastics in rivers, wetlands, packaged food, salt, sugar, and air, indicating widespread contamination well beyond...
Wholesale price inflation nears double digits in August; next month may be worse
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for August 2026 rose to nearly 10% year-on-year, continuing an upward trend from July, with analysts flagging...
India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: Official
India and Canada began the fourth round of negotiations for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi, with both sides...
UCC will be implemented in Maharashtra after committee report: CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra state government confirmed that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state after a dedicated expert committee submits its...
WPI inflation edges higher to 9.9% in August, fuel leads rise
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to approximately 9.9% year-on-year in August 2026, up marginally from about 9.8% in July 2026. Fuel and power...
Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz
Global crude benchmarks surged after fresh strikes disrupted oil infrastructure and shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and inside Saudi Arabia; Brent crude...
'As India leads, world listens': Rajnath Singh hails 18th Brics joint declaration
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS members...
Why the BRICS summit was a major diplomatic win for India
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS members...